(a) The board may issue a license to practice to an applicant
of good moral character who holds a valid license or other
authorization to practice optometry from another jurisdiction, if
the applicant demonstrates that he or she:

(1) Holds a license or other authorization to practice
optometry in another state which requirements are substantially
equivalent to those required in this state;

(2) Does not have charges pending against his or her license
or other authorization to practice, and has never had a license or
other authorization to practice revoked;

(3) Has not previously failed an examination for professional
licensure in this state;

(4) Has paid the applicable fee;

(5) Has passed the examination prescribed by the board; and

(6) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the
board.

(b) In its discretion, the board may interview and examine an
applicant for licensing under this section. The board may enter
into agreements for reciprocal licensing with other jurisdictions
having substantially similar requirements for licensure.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2014 1st Special Session
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